United Way of Abilene, as the convening agency of the Big Country Volunteer Organizations Assisting Disaster, delivered about 10 tubs of clean-up supplies to...
United Way of Abilene, as the convening agency of the Big Country Volunteer Organizations Assisting Disaster, delivered about 10 tubs of clean-up supplies to...
Looking to volunteer for good causes, but don't know where to start? These eight resources will help you get your feet wet in no time.
Are you looking for inspiration for how to volunteer for Heifer International with your church? Need some direction in how to impact the fight to end hunger and poverty even though you may live very far from your closest Heifer representative? Look no further than a church that has been working with Heifer for the past 72 years, and yet still continues to surprise us with their generosity and spirit of compassion.
When you lose one of your key volunteers, it has ramifications. Worst case scenario, you have other volunteers who decide it's time for them to quit as well.
News about a hurricane or tornado far away impels us to want to help the survivors. But is there a right way and a wrong way to do this? Can a donation be worse than doing nothing at all?
There is a Place Where Your Heart is Needed, Wanted, and Appreciated. It's the Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary.
Have you ever been frustrated by new members who don't want to volunteer for your chapter? You need to read this article!
As a placement officer, I frequently encounter a common misunderstanding that Peace Corps Volunteers are not paid during their service. While the motivation to serve people is the essential factor needed for a successful service, that doesn’t mean foregoing compensation.During serviceVolunteers receive a monthly living allowance. The amount of the …
People donate hundreds of billions of dollars to charities every year. So how do you know that the dollars you are giving are going to a trusted group?
After a disaster, people want to help in any way possible, and that often means contributing to fundraisers. Sadly, scammers often take advantage of these moments of vulnerability to deceive donors. In addition, there are often campaigns set up by well-meaning individuals who may not be able to deliver on...
Have you ever considered volunteering? Whether it’s for a church, school, or another place, many organizations benefit from (and in some cases, completely depend on) volunteers to help.
Home for the holidays and wondering what to do with all that free time? Beyond being a great way to help out the community, did you know volunteering can give you meaningful experience that may com…
For some people, the word volunteering conjures up visions of a lot of grunt work for no pay and no glory, well… there may be some truth to that, but by now you should realize the glory is on the inside. In most cases you end...
We get it: you’re a busy bee. But take it from us when we say there’s always time to offer up a helping hand. Naked Juice has teamed up with Wholesome Wave, and with the help of consumers, donated 150
Are you thinking about lending a helping hand at the local animal shelter, Goodwill, or soup kitchen
What if you found out your disaster relief donation did more harm than good? Juanita Rilling explains the humanitarian logistics of unwanted donations, and how you can give in a more informed way.
The Red Cross is recruiting 10,000 volunteers to help in an emergency. Could you help your local community in a crisis? If so, we want to hear from you.
Volunteer recruitment is necessary for many associations, nonprofits, and other organizations, but it can be a difficult task. Check out these top ideas to boost recruitment!
Our volunteers come from all walks of life. Hear about their experiences volunteering with us and find out some of the reasons they chose to become Samaritans.
No guest speakers lined up for your volunteer info session? No worries. Sometimes your own story can be the most powerful to engage volunteers.
We spent a night with volunteers from the Real Love Street Team